I will not hold you to your bargain of yesterday." The other sat back in his chair, and looked at him with a different expression on his face.
"You must have worked all night ?' he said thoughtfully.
"I did," said Keith, "and so did my assistant, but that is nothing.

I have often done that for less money.

Many people sit up all night in Gumbolt," he added, with a smile.
"That old stage-driver said you were a worker." Mr.Halbrook's eyes were still on him.

"Where are you from ?" "Born and bred in the South," said Keith.
"I owe you something of an apology for what I said yesterday.

I shall have some more work for you, perhaps." * * * * * The agent, when he went back to the North, was as good as his word.